Shirley Lane Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Bakersfield, California 93307 · Fairfax Elementary
#4780 of 5,693 elementary schools in California
#46836 of 50,301 nationally
About Shirley Lane Elementary
Shirley Lane Elementary is a public elementary located in Bakersfield, in the Fairfax Elementary school district of California, United States. It caters for Grades K–6. In 2025 it enrolled 617 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 16.6 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 4780th of 5,693 ranked elementary schools in California. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (26th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (6th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 617.
There are 142 schools in Bakersfield; Shirley Lane Elementary ranks 98th of 139 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)29%
- Reading proficiency (30%)36%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)99.5%
- Students per teacher (15%)22.0
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Shirley Lane Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 617
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 99.5%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 22.0
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 36%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 29%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Shirley Lane Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Fairfax Junior High
Bakersfield · Public middle · Grades 5–8
609 students · 463 m away
Zephyr Lane Elementary
Bakersfield · Public elementary · Grades K–6
797 students · 508 m away
Mira Monte High
Bakersfield · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,048 students · 840 m away
Virginia Avenue Elementary
Bakersfield · Public elementary · Grades K–6
644 students · 2.5 km away
Foothill High
Bakersfield · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,043 students · 2.6 km away
Pioneer Drive Elementary
Bakersfield · Public elementary · Grades K–6
562 students · 2.9 km away
Voorhies Elementary
Bakersfield · Public elementary · Grades K–6
915 students · 2.9 km away
Sierra Middle
Bakersfield · Public middle · Grades 6–8
731 students · 3.6 km away
Orangewood Elementary
Bakersfield · Public elementary · Grades K–4
617 students · 3.7 km away
Ramon Garza Elementary
Bakersfield · Public elementary · Grades K–5
658 students · 3.7 km away
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Felix J. Appleby Elementary
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Frequently asked questions
Is Shirley Lane Elementary a good school?
Shirley Lane Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 16.6 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #4780 of 5,693 in California. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Shirley Lane Elementary rank in California?
Shirley Lane Elementary ranks #4780 of 5,693 elementary schools in California and #46836 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Shirley Lane Elementary?
Shirley Lane Elementary had 617 students in 2025.
Is Shirley Lane Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Shirley Lane Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–6. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Shirley Lane Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Shirley Lane Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.